World News Briefs -- December 22, 2009


China Rejects Accusations That It Blocked Copenhagen Progress -- Voice Of America

China is rejecting international accusations that it was responsible for the outcome of the Copenhagen climate change talks.

Media reports in Britain accuse China and other developing nations of "hijacking" efforts to reach a deeper agreement at Copenhagen on how to fight global warming.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran says Iraq border incident a "misunderstanding".

Ayatollah's death stirs Iranian opposition to bitter protests.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: widening split between young and old.

Israel conveys response on prisoner swap to Hamas.

Houthi rebels say 54 killed in north Yemen air strike.

ASIA

China to require Internet domain name registration.

China and Taiwan agree deals on trade. Protesters burn flag as Taiwan and China sign deals.

Trouble on streets reflects Nepal's post-war paralysis.

Japan govt approves tax plan amid debt worries.

AFRICA

Sudan passes security law despite protests.

UN: Guinea military junta leader Camara responsible for massacre.

Zimbabwe politicians reach breakthrough.

EUROPE

Eurostar starts to bring angry passengers home.

Subzero temperatures batter Europe.

Move over NATO: Russia pushes new security treaty for Europe.

Polish police probe foreign link in Auschwitz theft.

Serbia's Tadic to submit EU membership application.

AMERICAS

Mexico City legalizes gay marriage.

Colombia to Chavez: Maybe 'spy plane' was Santa.

Colombia beefs up forces on border with Venezuela.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Jihadists mourn mother of top Al-Qaeda leader.

Lockerbie Bomber's family reject deteriorating health report. Lockerbie bombing families find 21-year anniversary a tough one.

Panel: Lithuanian security approved CIA prisons.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Banks with political ties got U.S. bailouts, study shows.

Recovery on track to strengthen at end of 2009.

OPEC holds output steady.

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